Arne Harris
Encyclopedia
Arnold H. Harris was the producer/director of WGN-TV
's Chicago Cubs
television broadcasts from 1964 until his death.
Harris joined WGN in 1956 while attending Drake University
. He risked bodily harm in 1960 to interview Don Cardwell
after his no-hitter
against the St. Louis Cardinals
as fans stormed the field to get to the pitcher.
Over the years, Arne developed a style so unique, that it changed the way live baseball was covered on television. He was arguably one of the first directors to show crowd shots and reaction shots and would often follow a story that was happening off of the playing field. In doing so he brought not only the game, but the ballpark experience to people watching at home.
Although he loved to show the flavor of the ballpark, his direction when a baseball was in play was second to none. His favorite play to cover was a bases loaded triple.
Harris was known for having cameras shoot into the crowd, so viewers could look for friends and family in attendance.
After his death, the Cubs placed a flag of honor on the roof of Wrigley Field
.
WGN-TV
WGN-TV, virtual channel 9 , is the CW-affiliated television station in Chicago, Illinois built, signed on, and owned by the Tribune Company. WGN-TV's studios and offices are located at 2501 W...
's Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
television broadcasts from 1964 until his death.
Harris joined WGN in 1956 while attending Drake University
Drake University
Drake University is a private, co-educational university located in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. The institution offers a number of undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as professional programs in law and pharmacy. Today, Drake is one of the twenty-five oldest law schools in the country....
. He risked bodily harm in 1960 to interview Don Cardwell
Don Cardwell
Donald Eugene Cardwell was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for five National League teams from 1957 to 1970...
after his no-hitter
No-hitter
A no-hitter is a baseball game in which one team has no hits. In Major League Baseball, the team must be without hits during the entire game, and the game must be at least nine innings. A pitcher who prevents the opposing team from achieving a hit is said to have "thrown a no-hitter"...
against the St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are a professional baseball team based in St. Louis, Missouri. They are members of the Central Division in the National League of Major League Baseball. The Cardinals have won eleven World Series championships, the most of any National League team, and second overall only to...
as fans stormed the field to get to the pitcher.
Over the years, Arne developed a style so unique, that it changed the way live baseball was covered on television. He was arguably one of the first directors to show crowd shots and reaction shots and would often follow a story that was happening off of the playing field. In doing so he brought not only the game, but the ballpark experience to people watching at home.
Although he loved to show the flavor of the ballpark, his direction when a baseball was in play was second to none. His favorite play to cover was a bases loaded triple.
Harris was known for having cameras shoot into the crowd, so viewers could look for friends and family in attendance.
After his death, the Cubs placed a flag of honor on the roof of Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field is a baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. It was built in 1914 as Weeghman Park for the Chicago Federal League baseball team, the Chicago Whales...
.
External links
- Baseball takes a loss with passing of legend, pioneer - published 10 October 2001, accessed 28 April 2006
- Broadcaster Max Rauer's remembrance of Harris - published 11 October 2001, accessed 2 May 2008